A LEVEL
Law
Studying Law gives you the insight to understand those rules, question them, and explore how they evolve in an ever-changing world.
You’ll learn how laws are made, interpreted and applied; how justice is delivered; and how legal principles connect to the society we live in.
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
Maths at St Paul’s taught me to see challenges as opportunities. The support from my teachers gave me the confidence to aim higher than I thought possible.
Why Choose Law at St Paul’s?
- Learn to think like a lawyer. Analyse real cases, construct persuasive arguments, and apply logic to complex issues.
- Small classes, big discussions. You’ll be encouraged to debate, question and reason confidently in a supportive environment.
- Expert teaching that inspires. Our Law specialists bring the subject to life with energy, enthusiasm and insight.
- A subject that builds confidence. Develop the skills to communicate clearly, evaluate evidence, and think critically; qualities valued in any profession.
- A community that knows and supports you. We’ll help you discover your strengths, challenge your thinking, and prepare for life beyond the Sixth Form.
Where Law Can Take You
A Level Law opens doors to a wide range of university courses and careers, including:
- Law, Criminology and Forensic Psychology
- Business, Politics and International Relations
- Journalism, Human Rights and Public Service
- Policing and the Civil Service
The analytical and problem-solving skills you’ll develop are valued in almost any career.
I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.
— Student Name
What You’ll Study
The Legal System and Criminal Law
Explore how the English and Welsh legal systems operate and how justice is delivered.
- Civil and criminal courts, legal personnel, and access to justice
- Rules and theory of criminal law
- Fatal and non-fatal offences against the person
- Offences against property, defences, and evaluation
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Law Making and the Law of Tort
Learn how laws are created, interpreted, and reformed — and how tort law protects individuals from harm.
- Parliamentary law making and delegated legislation
- Judicial precedent and statutory interpretation
- Liability in negligence, occupiers’ liability, and defences
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The Nature of Law and Human Rights or Contract Law
Examine the relationship between law, society and morality, then specialise in one of two areas:
- Human Rights Law: Key provisions of the European Convention, enforcement, and evaluation.
- Contract Law: Formation, terms, vitiating factors, discharge, and remedies.
Full details of the course can be found in the exam board’s official AQA specification.
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
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Entry Requirements
In addition to our standard entry requirements, a number of our courses have specific entry requirements to ensure you are ready to thrive in the subject. For Mathematics, you’ll need:
- Grade 5+ in English Language or Literature
These requirements are in place to help set you up for success and make sure you have the right foundation to enjoy the challenge of Sixth Form study.
I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.
— Student Name
Hear From Our Students
I find the content in law very interesting and unique compared to the other subjects that I was taking, which really helped me connect with what I was learning.
Law is an excellent subject which can be applied to every aspect of life and is extremely rewarding.
Studying law was very helpful especially in criminal and contract as the lectures acted more as a recap!
Mrs N Trumble
SUBJECT LEADER FOR LAW
Thank you so much for your interest in Law at A Level. We have a fabulous team of energetic and enthusiastic specialists at St Paul’s ready to support you on your journey. Â
Should you have any questions at all about studying Law at A Level, or the possible career paths beyond College, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Send me a message
We’d love to hear from you, whether you want to talk about subject choices, entry requirements, or your future career ideas.
Are you ready to challenge assumptions, defend your ideas, and explore the principles that shape justice?
Start your Law journey at St Paul’s.
Whatever course you choose, you’ll be joining a community where every student is known and loved. Our mission is not just to help you succeed academically, but to help you grow as a person, supported and celebrated every step of the way.
LawCourse Content
Law is an engaging and thought provoking subject, take a closer look at what you will be learning during your time at St Paul’s
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Paper 1 consists of the following topics:
The Legal System
- Civil court
- Criminal Courts
- Legal Personnel
- Access to Justice
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Criminal Law
- Rules and Theory
- General elements of criminal liability
- Fatal offences against the person
- Non-fatal offences against the person
- Offences against property
- Mental capacity defences
- General defences
- Preliminary offences
- Critical Evaluation
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Paper 2 consists of the following topics:
Law Making
- Parliamentary law making
- Delegated legislation
- Statutory interpretation
- Judicial precident
- Law reform
- European Union Law
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Law of Tort
- Rules and theory
- Liability in negligence
- Occupiers’ liability
- Torts connected to land
- Vicarious liability
- Defences
- Remedies
- Evaluation
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Paper 3 consists of the following topics:
The Nature of Law
- Introduction to the nature of law
- Law and morality
- Law and justice
- Law and society
- Law and technology
Human Rights Law (Choice A)
- Rules and theory
- Protection of the individual’s human rights and freedoms in the UK
- Key provisions of the European Convention on the Human Rights
- Restrictions on human rights law
- Enforcement of human rights law
- Evaluation
The Law of Contract (Choice B)
- Rules and theory
- Formation
- Terms
- Vitiating factors
- Discharge
- Remedies
- Evaluation
